35 Funny Cooking Memes That Perfectly Capture the Chaos of Trying to Follow a Recipe Without Losing Your Mind

Cooking sounds relaxing—until you’re halfway through a recipe, covered in flour, Googling “what is a roux” with tears in your eyes.

These funny cooking memes perfectly capture the mess, the stress, and the occasional accidental masterpiece that comes from trying to follow directions like a functional adult. Whether you’re a kitchen pro or just here for the snacks, you’ll feel seen.

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Jason Mustian

Jason Mustian

Jason is a Webby winning, Short-Award losing humor writer and businessman. He lives in Texas with his amazing wife and four sometimes amazing kids.